Provedel, Solet, and the Hunt for Jones might lead to Atta

Closing the Gap for Provedel

The search for a reliable #12 to partner with Josep Martinez is reaching its conclusion. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Ivan Provedel has moved to the top of the list. While Claudio Lotito is playing his usual games by demanding €5M for the 32-year-old, Inter is standing firm with an offer around €2-3M. The player has reportedly made it clear he wants the move to Milano, especially with the "Gattuso revolution" at Lazio likely leaving him on the bench behind Mandas. Expect this deal to be finalized by the weekend.

The Defense of the Future: Oumar Solet

In a move focused on speed and youth, Inter has intensified talks for Udinese’s Oumar Solet. Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Piero Ausilio has placed a "heavy" €6M loan offer with an obligation to buy at €20M on the table. The goal is clear: get the Frenchman in a Nerazzurro shirt before the squad departs for the summer training camp in Donaueschingen. Solet perfectly fits the Oaktree parameters—physical, rapid, and ready to step into the void left by departures like Acerbi.

Plan B: Arthur Atta

While the priority remains Liverpool’s Curtis Jones, Marotta and Ausilio are always one step ahead. Should the €5M gap with the English giants become an insurmountable wall, Inter has initiated contact for Udinese’s Arthur Atta. The 23-year-old French midfielder is being monitored as a dynamic alternative. Atta’s physical profile and "box-to-box" capabilities make him a natural understudy for the role Jones would fill, providing the club with essential leverage at the negotiating table.

The Clean Slate: Pavard’s Exit

On the outgoing front, the Benjamin Pavard experiment has officially reached its end. After his loan spell finished, there is zero intent to reintegrate the Frenchman into the tactical setup. Tuttomercato reports that Pavard is not expected at the training camp, as the club works feverishly to find him a permanent home before July kicks off. Clearing his wages is a priority as we pivot toward the "New Inter" under Cristian Chivu's leadership.

The ForzaIM Take

This is classic Inter management: aggressive, calculated, and proactive. Securing a veteran like Provedel and a powerhouse like Solet before the preseason even begins is how you win titles in August. We’ve had enough of Pavard’s lack of commitment and continuity; it’s time to lean into the youth and hunger that Solet and potentially Jones (or Atta) bring to the table.

Would you prefer the club to break the bank for Curtis Jones, or is Arthur Atta a more realistic and financially sensible choice for the rotation?

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